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Lesson 3

Adam and Eve

God made Adam and Eve in His image and likeness to live out the roles of priest, prophet, king, son or daughter of God, and spouse.

Catechism Connections

Lesson Topics
Creation & Creator Old Testament
Essential Lessons

Day 1 & 3

Lesson Vocabulary

  • Priest
    :
    Co-workers with their bishops who serve the faithful by building up and guiding the Church. Priests preach the Gospel of Christ and act in the person of Christ when they administer the Sacraments to the People of God, especially the Holy Eucharist. The task of a priest in the Old Testament was to guard and protect God’s dwelling place, the tabernacle, and to serve Him.
  • Prophet
    :
    In the Old Testament, the prophets were God’s spokespersons who made known God’s message to His people. They proclaimed hope and salvation to the people if they would repent and worship God. Jesus fulfills this role not by speaking for God, but because He is God. He did God’s will throughout His life and spoke God’s truth to the people. He revealed God to the people and taught about God’s law and love. (2) One of the original roles God gave to Adam in the Garden of Eden. The task of a prophet in the Old Testament was to speak on God’ behalf and be His spokesperson. Adam was given the job of naming all of the animals, a right reserved for their creator. Adam, then, was God’s spokesperson and acted as the first prophet.
  • King
    :
    In the Old Testament, kings were to rule justly according to the law of God. They were to lead His people into relationship with God and right worship of Him. Jesus fulfills this role by establishing the Kingdom of God on earth and by teaching the law of God by which all will be judged. Jesus taught us to love God and to love our neighbor, He gave us the Beatitudes to teach us how to be happy or fulfilled in the Kingdom, and He taught us the works of mercy as the way to live out the law of God in His Kingdom. One of the original roles God gave to Adam in the Garden of Eden. A king has dominion, or rules over, his kingdom and its subjects. God gave Adam dominion over all of creation. Adam, then, was the first king.
  • Son/Daughter of God
    :
    One of the original roles God gave to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve were made in God’s image and likeness. Among other things, according to Scripture, to be made in one’s image and likeness is to be his or her child, a son or daughter. Therefore, Adam and Eve were God’s children, a son and daughter of God.
  • Spouse
    :
    One of the original roles God gave to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. God gave Adam and Eve one initial command: “Be fertile and multiply.” That is, to come together as one man and one woman in marriage and to cooperate with God’s creative power and have children. The marriage of the first man and first woman is a sign of the giving and receiving of love God desires to share with all of humanity.
  • Shamar
    :
    Hebrew word for “to guard and protect” or “to serve.” This word indicates Adam’s role as a priest in the Garden of Eden.
  • Dominion
    :
    Authority or rule. Kings have authority and rule over the kingdoms and subjects. Adam was given dominion over all of creation.
  • Navi
    :
    Hebrew word for prophet, which means “mouth.” Prophets speak for God. Adam was the first prophet when he named all of the animals.
  • Original Sin
    :
    The first sin of Adam and Eve that brought pain, suffering, and death into the world. Because we are all descendants of Adam and Eve we are all born with Original Sin in our souls. We need to be baptized to remove the stain of Original Sin. The effects of Original Sin remain, however. For example, we tend to sin, we suffer, and die. (417, 418, 419, 1279, 1714)
  • Original Justice
    :
    The original state of human beings before sin. In the beginning there was no suffering or death, man was at peace with himself, there was harmony between men and women, and there was peace between Adam and Eve and all of creation. Original Justice was lost due to the Original Sin.
  • Concupiscence
    :
    A tendency, or inclination, to sin that is an effect of Original Sin. Even though Baptism erases the stain of Original Sin, the tendency to sin remains. (418)
  • Nahash
    :
    Hebrew word most often translated as “serpent,” but more accurately translates to “leviathan,” a large, ferocious sea monster. The Book of Genesis uses the word nahash to describe the serpent who tempted Adam and Eve.
  • Protoevangelium
    :
    Means “first Gospel.” In Genesis 3:15 God promises to send a savior to crush the head of the serpent and defeat sin and death. This is the first announcement of the Gospel, the Good News of salvation won by Jesus Christ.

    • Plan

    Lesson 3 Powerpoint
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    The Five Roles of Adam Diagram
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    The Five Roles of Adam Props
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    Teach

    Adam Comes to Eden (c. 1585-1639)
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    Extend

    Lesson 3 Absent Student Handout
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    Lesson 3 Parent Newsletter
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    Lesson 3 Spanish Newsletter
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